Tuesday, July 31, 2007
UNKLE video
War Stories by UNKLE
The third UNKLE release, War Stories is their version of a rock album. Featuring the likes of Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Ian Astbury (The Cult) and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf).
Here's a kick-ass video for the first single, 'Burn My Shadow'
The third UNKLE release, War Stories is their version of a rock album. Featuring the likes of Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Ian Astbury (The Cult) and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf).
Here's a kick-ass video for the first single, 'Burn My Shadow'
Computer block work arounds
Ten Things Your IT Department Won't Tell You - WSJ.com: "Ten Things Your IT Department Won't Tell You"
A list of some ways around IT blocks at work or school and some reasons why these blocks may be in place.
A list of some ways around IT blocks at work or school and some reasons why these blocks may be in place.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Depp as Thompson
Johnny Depp is going to play Hunter S. Thompson again in The Rum Diary. I watched a movie called Withnail & I last week. I had never really heard of the movie but I saw it on the torrent site. Now this week I hear the director of that is directing The Rum Diary. Magic?
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Zodiac Review
I watched Zodiac Thursday night. Super violent. Suspenseful. Realistic (as far as I can tell). As a bonus they threw in Gooseman as the cop's partner and even velcroed down more hair on him than he had in Top Gun. I'd probably give it an 8/10 kind of a rating but I don't really bother with those things.
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
Random Stuff: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance:
I put this up before but I figure it's a good idea to remind myself that the live interview is going on Monday night. I probably won't remember to listen if I can even find it but it should be interesting.
"QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show 'Rockline' with host Bob Coburn on Monday, July 30. The show airs at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 11:30 p.m. ET and fans are encouraged to call in at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com. Josh Homme has been working on the third album from the EAGLES OF DEATH METAL."
I put this up before but I figure it's a good idea to remind myself that the live interview is going on Monday night. I probably won't remember to listen if I can even find it but it should be interesting.
"QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show 'Rockline' with host Bob Coburn on Monday, July 30. The show airs at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 11:30 p.m. ET and fans are encouraged to call in at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com. Josh Homme has been working on the third album from the EAGLES OF DEATH METAL."
Cameras
Classy belt buckle
Friday, July 27, 2007
Long strike predicted
Long strike predicted: "A Vancouver municipal strike that began Friday could last well into September, a CUPE union leader said."
"We think it will last six to eight weeks," CUPE Local 1004 president Mike Jackson said in an interview Friday morning as the close to 2,000 outside workers he represents prepared to establish picket lines.
"We think it will last six to eight weeks," CUPE Local 1004 president Mike Jackson said in an interview Friday morning as the close to 2,000 outside workers he represents prepared to establish picket lines.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
FixYa
I looked up my Sony digital camera and found it easily. The only thing is the solution for my problem was listed as buying a new camera. Bad deal. This site seems pretty good though if you want to try to fix your own stuff. I also noticed when I looked up my camera they had a pdf of the owner's manual which could be pretty handy.
Consumer Electronics Support, Products Repair, Manuals & Troubleshooting by FixYa
Consumer Electronics Support, Products Repair, Manuals & Troubleshooting by FixYa
Stage set for a rematch as Polaris falls to poker professionals
Stage set for a rematch as Polaris falls to poker professionals: "Late last night in Vancouver, British Columbia, poker professionals Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak and Ali Eslami defeated Polaris, the computer poker program built at the University of Alberta, in the final session of the world's first man-versus-machine poker challenge. The two pros won the two-day event with a record of 2-1-1"
Good work humans.
Good work humans.
Newsvine - Bus Driver Fired for 38,000 Text Messages
Newsvine - Bus Driver Fired for 38,000 Text Messages: "WARSAW — A Polish bus driver has been fired for sending 38,000 text messages on his company cell phone in a losing effort to win contest jackpot, a spokesman said Thursday."
At 1200 text messages a day, the text message tab was about $34,000.00 and the grand prize was $36,000.00. Nice work my friend.
At 1200 text messages a day, the text message tab was about $34,000.00 and the grand prize was $36,000.00. Nice work my friend.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Pitchfork: Gutter Twins (Dulli and Lanegan) Sign to Sub Pop
Pitchfork: Gutter Twins (Dulli and Lanegan) Sign to Sub Pop: "Gutter Twins (Dulli and Lanegan) Sign to Sub Pop"
Some new Lanners material : sweet
An old Lanegan interview is kind of interesting
Lanegan
Some new Lanners material : sweet
An old Lanegan interview is kind of interesting
Lanegan
Metallica Album
Matt Sorum from Velvet revolver said to Rolling Stone:
“Lars is a good friend of mine. He played me the demos from San Francisco, and I turned and looked at him and I said, ‘Master that shit and put it out.’ It’s ridiculous. The demos were sick. Eight-minute songs, all these tempo changes, crazy fast. It’s like, ‘Dude, don’t get slower when you get older, but don’t get faster!? How are you gonna play this live?’ And then me and Lars were out partying all night, and he had to go in the studio the next day and do this stupid like nine or ten minute song, and I was laughing at him — because he played me the demo of it, and it was [sings really fast drum part], so fast. I called him, and said, ‘Dude, how are you feeling?’ He was like, ‘Dude, I’m hurting.’ They’re cutting everything to tape, no fuckin’ Pro Tools — live, no clicks. Bitchin’. I dig it. I’m really excited for them.”
I realize he says that he is a friend of Lars but this could be good news. Just don't go to crazy in the studio cleaning it up.
“Lars is a good friend of mine. He played me the demos from San Francisco, and I turned and looked at him and I said, ‘Master that shit and put it out.’ It’s ridiculous. The demos were sick. Eight-minute songs, all these tempo changes, crazy fast. It’s like, ‘Dude, don’t get slower when you get older, but don’t get faster!? How are you gonna play this live?’ And then me and Lars were out partying all night, and he had to go in the studio the next day and do this stupid like nine or ten minute song, and I was laughing at him — because he played me the demo of it, and it was [sings really fast drum part], so fast. I called him, and said, ‘Dude, how are you feeling?’ He was like, ‘Dude, I’m hurting.’ They’re cutting everything to tape, no fuckin’ Pro Tools — live, no clicks. Bitchin’. I dig it. I’m really excited for them.”
I realize he says that he is a friend of Lars but this could be good news. Just don't go to crazy in the studio cleaning it up.
Greatest Gadget
Wired has a page where you choose one of two choices and the field gets narrowed down so that you come to the gadget you would consider the best. It is a waste of time but not a bad one.
Wired - The Greatest Gadget of All Time Tournament
Wired - The Greatest Gadget of All Time Tournament
The Darjeeling Limited
Wes Anderson has never let me down. I'm not sure about the spiritual journey but I am sure that this should be damn good.
Check it out here
Wes Anderson (dir.)
Owen Wilson
Adrien Brody
Jason Schwartzman
Angelica Houston
Check it out here
Wes Anderson (dir.)
Owen Wilson
Adrien Brody
Jason Schwartzman
Angelica Houston
Homme and Anger Management
Chris Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports: If you really want to hear about it, Josh Homme, creative mastermind behind QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, will tell you about his temper — about the three separate court-ordered sessions of anger-management classes he had to take and their effect on his life. "I learned nothing through anger management," Homme said flatly, seated earlier this month in a tequila bottle-strewn North Hollywood studio that reeked of stale marijuana.
With a little prodding, Homme (rhymes with "mommy") will admit he is still on probation after pleading no contest to two counts of battery against Blag Dahlia, the lead singer of a punk outfit called the DWARVES. It happened at the Dragonfly club in Hollywood three years ago; an incident Homme regrets not one iota.
"I went there to attack and humiliate him," he said. "That's what I did."
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With a little prodding, Homme (rhymes with "mommy") will admit he is still on probation after pleading no contest to two counts of battery against Blag Dahlia, the lead singer of a punk outfit called the DWARVES. It happened at the Dragonfly club in Hollywood three years ago; an incident Homme regrets not one iota.
"I went there to attack and humiliate him," he said. "That's what I did."
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The Power of Induction: Science News Online, July 21, 2007
The Power of Induction: Science News Online, July 21, 2007:
"The Power of Induction - Cutting the last cord could resonate with our increasingly gadget-dependent lives"
MIT scientists have developed a wireless power supply system. Sounds pretty cool. The possibilities are endless - I could put my TV anywhere.
"The Power of Induction - Cutting the last cord could resonate with our increasingly gadget-dependent lives"
MIT scientists have developed a wireless power supply system. Sounds pretty cool. The possibilities are endless - I could put my TV anywhere.
Video games a big health concern?
If you think you're having a bad day consider this kid.
"Following last week's RPG kidnapping, the gaming community in Brazil has suffered another shock. An 18-year-old has been hospitalized after being struck by lightning while he was gaming. Aguinaldo César Alves, from Jardim Campos ElÃseos, 60 miles from Sao Paolo, had one joystick in his hand and another in his mouth when he was hit yesterday afternoon. The proof, as if you needed it, that Mother Nature can be a bitch sometimes, was left in the teen's bedroom wall.

It's not the kind of crack your average teenage boy dreams about in his bedroom, is it? Aguinaldo was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be out today as his injuries are not thought to be too serious. Up until yesterday's incident, it was thought that lightning preferred iPods to other gadgets." - Gizmodo
"Following last week's RPG kidnapping, the gaming community in Brazil has suffered another shock. An 18-year-old has been hospitalized after being struck by lightning while he was gaming. Aguinaldo César Alves, from Jardim Campos ElÃseos, 60 miles from Sao Paolo, had one joystick in his hand and another in his mouth when he was hit yesterday afternoon. The proof, as if you needed it, that Mother Nature can be a bitch sometimes, was left in the teen's bedroom wall.
It's not the kind of crack your average teenage boy dreams about in his bedroom, is it? Aguinaldo was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be out today as his injuries are not thought to be too serious. Up until yesterday's incident, it was thought that lightning preferred iPods to other gadgets." - Gizmodo
Monday, July 23, 2007
A wrap up of the last week
I found out from the bank that my credit was destroyed by an old account's service fees. I was told that there will probably be a strike in Vancouver that will cause the cancellation of the QOTSA concert I have bought tickets for. I went to work Friday and I was told for the third time from the same company that they were going to lay me off because there is a strike that will affect business. I went to my sister's birthday dinner Saturday and went to take a picture and my camera was broken. All in all, not a good week. Hoping this week is a tad better.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Super cheap computer at Dell
Poker Pros to Face Off With Computer
Poker Pros to Face Off With Computer: "Poker champion Phil Laak has a good chance of winning when he sits down this week to play 2,000 hands of Texas Hold'em - against a computer. It may be the last chance he gets. Computers have gotten a lot better at poker in recent years; they're good enough now to challenge top professionals like Laak, who won the World Poker Tour invitational in 2004. But it's only a matter of time before the machines take a commanding lead in the war for poker supremacy."
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SLIPKNOT Drummer Promises 'Heavy-As-F*ck' New Album In 2008
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SLIPKNOT Drummer Promises 'Heavy-As-F*ck' New Album In 2008: "SLIPKNOT Drummer Promises 'Heavy-As-F*ck' New Album In 2008 - July 22, 2007"
He says that it will be the heaviest of all their albums but it will be weird and experimental as well. Look forward to it.
He says that it will be the heaviest of all their albums but it will be weird and experimental as well. Look forward to it.
EXCL: Rob Zombie Interview - ShockTillYouDrop.com
EXCL: Rob Zombie Interview - ShockTillYouDrop.com: "Rob Zombie Interview"
Could be the best horror movie this year. Sounds cool anyway.
Could be the best horror movie this year. Sounds cool anyway.
Titus Pullo may be the new Punisher!
It is being reported that Ray Stevenson (Titus Pullo) is the new punisher and the director signed on is Lexi Alexander - she did Green Street Hooligans. There may be some hope for this movie
Seeqpod is about music
Seeqpod seems like another good way to find new music. It offers audio and video options. Not too bad. If you're bored check it out.
Update: I've actually had a chance to check it out a little better and I think I love this site. I'm not sure - it is quite a commitment, but I feel certain feelings about it that make me revisit the decisions I have made in my life.
Seeqpod
Update: I've actually had a chance to check it out a little better and I think I love this site. I'm not sure - it is quite a commitment, but I feel certain feelings about it that make me revisit the decisions I have made in my life.
Seeqpod
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Semiconductors rule the world!
Unique Material May Allow Capacitors to Store More Energy
Imagine an electric car with the same acceleration capability as a gas-powered sports car, or ultrafast rechargeable “batteries” that can be recharged a thousand times more than existing conventional batteries. According to physicists at North Carolina State University, all of these things are possible, thanks to their research on a polymer – or plastic material – that when used as a dielectric in capacitors may allow the capacitors to store up to seven times more energy than those currently in use.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Oryx: Oryx Bicycle Looks Hard to Sit on, Probably Isn't - Gizmodo
I would be so cool riding around town on one of these things with a huge aerodynamic phallic helmet and a bright red lycra spandex suit with a giant yellow lightning bolt. I can feel the wind on my face now.
http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/07/oryx2.jpg
http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/07/oryx2.jpg
New igoogle window
You can add any webpage into a tab on igoogle if that's what you're into. I've put a QOTSA tab and a Google reader tab on mine. If you want to try it, create a new tab, then check out this link igoogle window
In the settings you can point the page to any page you want but it covers any other gadgets you have on the page so do it in a new tab. It's pretty sweet if you want to just log in to igoogle and not have a bunch of other things going on.
In the settings you can point the page to any page you want but it covers any other gadgets you have on the page so do it in a new tab. It's pretty sweet if you want to just log in to igoogle and not have a bunch of other things going on.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Turn your laptop into a WiFi hotspot
CNet has a video for allowing other users around you to connect to the internet when you only have 1 landline.
http://beta.cnettv.com/9742-1_53-28619.html
http://beta.cnettv.com/9742-1_53-28619.html
Igoogle skins
I was having trouble earlier getting this to work but this link seemed to do the trick. I think it makes the igoogle page look a lot better.
igoogle skins
igoogle skins
Robots That Walk on Water: Scientific American
Robots That Walk on Water: Scientific American: "Robots That Walk on Water
In another case of nature-inspired engineering, scientists create robots that take a walk on the wet side"
In another case of nature-inspired engineering, scientists create robots that take a walk on the wet side"
Kobayashi Retires From Eating | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
Kobayashi Retires From Eating | The Onion - America's Finest News Source: "NAGANO, JAPAN—Mere hours after eating what he claims to be his 'farewell meal' Tuesday, longtime consumer of comestible goods Takeru Kobayashi formally announced that, after a career that has spanned nearly his entire lifetime, he has decided to walk away from eating food."
Goodbye Kobayashi. You will be missed.
Goodbye Kobayashi. You will be missed.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Puscifer news - It's Maynard
TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan recently spoke to RollingStone.com about his new recording project, PUSCIFER. According to Keenan, PUSCIFER 'is my attempt to make music to inspire people. Heavy rock is sinking, the industry is dying. This is definitely not thinking man's music, but groove-oriented music that makes you feel good.'
Keenan describes PUSCIFER as 'more of a collaboration' than a group. Contributors include PRIMUS drummer Tim Alexander, guitarist-soundscaper Jonny Polonsky and, on vocals, Lisa Germano and actress Milla Jovovich. And Keenan says the music could end up as more than just an album, which he expects to issue in October. 'I'd like to release it in different ways — maybe two songs at a time, every three or four months. You can do that now, with the Internet and MySpace. In a way, I feel like I'm standing in two places at once. I have my right foot in then, and my left foot on to the next stage.'
Rolling Stone Article
Keenan describes PUSCIFER as 'more of a collaboration' than a group. Contributors include PRIMUS drummer Tim Alexander, guitarist-soundscaper Jonny Polonsky and, on vocals, Lisa Germano and actress Milla Jovovich. And Keenan says the music could end up as more than just an album, which he expects to issue in October. 'I'd like to release it in different ways — maybe two songs at a time, every three or four months. You can do that now, with the Internet and MySpace. In a way, I feel like I'm standing in two places at once. I have my right foot in then, and my left foot on to the next stage.'
Rolling Stone Article
Fear and Loathing, Campaign 2004
A Hunter S Thompson article about Bush v. Kerry. I read part of it so far and it seems kind of interesting
Rolling Stone : Fear and Loathing, Campaign 2004: "Fear and Loathing, Campaign 2004"
Rolling Stone : Fear and Loathing, Campaign 2004: "Fear and Loathing, Campaign 2004"
Shortest concert ever?
stereogum: Video From The White Stripes' One-Note Show In Canada: "The White Stripes finished up their Canadian tour (covering every Canadian province and territory)"
They don't get on stage until about a minute in.
They don't get on stage until about a minute in.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Former Members Of RATT And QUIET RIOT Unite To Form New Group
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Former Members Of RATT And QUIET RIOT Unite To Form New Group: "Bassist Juan Croucier of RATT fame has joined forces with Carlos Cavazo (formerly of QUIET RIOT) to complete the lineup of his band. The as-yet-unnamed group also includes John Medina on drums (formerly of POISON singer Bret Michaels' solo band). Rehearsals have begun and the trio is now ready to play shows throughout the U.S. and abroad."
With talent like that how can you not vote for Quiet Riot as the best band of all time. Do it. Go on and do it. Man up and show your true glam rock colors son.
With talent like that how can you not vote for Quiet Riot as the best band of all time. Do it. Go on and do it. Man up and show your true glam rock colors son.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Andy
Disturbing Hollywood Deaths - Hollywood Deaths - Infamous Hollywood Deaths: "Andy Kaufman [1949-84] Star of Heartbeeps - Eccentric 'performance artist' and lifelong nonsmoker died of lung cancer at the age of 35. Or did he? Among other achievements, Andy will be remembered for idolizing Howdy Doody, curling up in a sleeping bag onstage, impersonating Elvis while the King was still alive, lip-synching to the theme from Mighty Mouse, appearing on 'The Dating Game' as 'Baji Kimran,' working as a busboy AFTER becoming a star on 'Taxi,' taking the whole audience out for milk and cookies, declaring himself Intergender Wrestling Champion and, last but not least, faking his own death. [Editor's Note: Andy was recently spotted working as a busboy at Honey's Truck Stop and Bar-B-Que outside Huntsville, Alabama, according to an unnamed tabloid.]"
Long live Andy Kaufman
Long live Andy Kaufman
Featured Greasemonkey User Script: Automatically collate pages with Pagerization - Lifehacker
Firefox extension Pagerization allows you to scroll down several collated pages. You don't have to open page 2 of your google results they just show up at the bottom. When you get to the bottom of page 2, page 3 shows up. You do need to install Greasemonkey in Firefox though.
Bull-Runner Can't Visit 10-Year-Old Son
No matter how tempting it may be to take the boy running with the bulls, it is in fact a mistake to do so. Take my advice - do not do it!Newsvine - Bull-Runner Can't Visit 10-Year-Old Son
MADRID — A Spanish judge has revoked the parental visitation rights of a man who took his 10-year-old son running with the bulls in Pamplona.Spanish television last week captured images of the boy smiling as he ran ahead of a pack of charging bulls with his father, Luis Miguel Gomez.
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
This'll be cool. I just don't know if anybody hangs around their radio to listen to a specific show anymore.
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, July 30. The show airs at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 11:30 p.m. ET and fans are encouraged to call in at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com. Josh Homme has been working on the third album from the EAGLES OF DEATH METAL.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, July 30. The show airs at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 11:30 p.m. ET and fans are encouraged to call in at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com. Josh Homme has been working on the third album from the EAGLES OF DEATH METAL.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
Monday, July 16, 2007
R. Kelly - Trapped In The Closet (Chapters 1-12)
41 minutes of craziness. How would you deal with this situation?
R. Kelly - Trapped In The Closet (Chapters 1-12)
R. Kelly - Trapped In The Closet (Chapters 1-12)
Superbad looks supergood
George Michael from Arrested development and the dude from Knocked up. This show looks hilarious
Apple - Trailers - Superbad - High
Apple - Trailers - Superbad - High
Queens of the mother f'n Stone Age Tickets
They are here! I have seen them.
Four tickets for September 1st. Hell Yeah!
Four tickets for September 1st. Hell Yeah!
Get An Invite To Any Private Beta
Inviteshare allows you to receive an invite to any private beta website. It's pretty cool. I got my invite to Pownce in like 2 minutes.Get An Invite To Any Private Beta
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Alfonso Gomez knocks out Arturo Gatti - Gatti Retires From Boxing After Beating
Newsvine - Gatti Retires From Boxing After Beating
When Gomez landed a powerful right hand that finally caused Gatti to sag to the canvas, Neumann started a 10 count. He barely got halfway through it before New Jersey Control Board commissioner Larry Hazzard, a former referee, stepped into the ring and stopped the fight.
Metallica singer stopped at airport for 'Taliban' beard - Yahoo! News
Sweet beard dudeMetallica singer stopped at airport for 'Taliban' beard - Yahoo! News
Metallica frontman James Hetfield was stopped by security officials at London's Luton Airport for allegedly having a "Taliban-like" beard.ADVERTISEMENTThe band was on its way to perform at Live Earth on Saturday (July 7).Hetfield was briefly questioned by airport officials until they realised who he was. No explanation was given for why he was stopped, but his bandmates speculated that it was due to his beard.Meanwhile, Metallica's new album is due out in early 2008, with bassist Robertt Trujillo telling Blabbermouth: "There's a lot of everything, man. There's speed on this. There's a couple of tracks where you're gonna go, 'Wow!' and I know you're gonna like it because it has the flavor of the old. But it has this kind of groove and power behind it that I think is us today."
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Interface With Eagles of Death Metal: Download the free podcast - AOL Music
Five Things About the Eagles of Death Metal take from http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/eagles-death-metalThe Interface With Eagles of Death Metal: Download the free podcast - AOL Music
1. Let's explain the band name S.A.T.-prep style. Josh Homme and Jesse Hughes are to death metal what Don Henley is to rock 'n' roll. But Henley probably has a lot more money (and a lot less leather).
2. The gods of rock summoned Josh and Jesse to their altar in 1998, though the pair has been friends since high school.
3. Baby Duck. Boots Electric. Carlo Von Sexron. J. Devil Huge. What do these bizarre names have in common? They're all aliases used by Josh and Jesse.
4. They have ruling song titles: 'Shasta Beast,' 'Bag O' Miracles,' 'Poor Doggie,' etc.
5. They have no qualms about selling to their songs for use in commercials and have done just that for Wendy's, Nissan, Pontiac and Payless Shoes. * Learn more about the Eagles of Death Metal
Lifehacker, the Productivity and Software Guide
Featured Windows Download Take advantage of your widescreen monitor with SizerWindows only: Got a widescreen monitor and want to take full advantage of every last pixel? Freeware application Sizer resizes windows to pixel-specific sizes through the right-click menu so that rather than wasting screen real estate with maximized windows, you can fit as much information on your desktop as possible. Similar to previously mentioned GridMove, Sizer should also come in handy for web designers who need to test sites at different sizes (we've actually mentioned that aspect before). You can resize any window with Sizer by right-clicking that window's maximize button, right-clicking when a resize cursor is showing, or by right-clicking the Sizer system tray icon. Sizer is freeware, Windows only.Sizer [via NoHeat]Lifehacker, the Productivity and Software Guide
http://www.brianapps.net/sizer.html
Five internet TV shows
Forever Geek suggested these 5 web tv shows. Maybe check them out. later.
5. The Elvis and Jack Mysteries - This animated show goes way back to the first .com crash, but it’s still online, and it’s still awesome. The concept? Before Elvis Presley and golfer Jack Nicklaus were legends in their respective fields…they were crime fighting friends. This show has a theme song so catchy I have been randomly singing it for most of this century. This is the only show on the list not currently in production.
4.Port City PD - a low budget cop show featuring a talented cast, and an interesting storyline - it’s Miami Vice for the Internet age. The show is wrapping up its first season now, but expect more episodes in the future. Warning: Foul Language and Adult Situations.
3. Clark and Michael - Clark and Michael are trying to sell their sitcom, and watching them do it is funny as all hell. Michael Cera for Arrested Development and Superbad fame is the “Michael” of this duo and he and Clark play off each other so well you actually believe in and root for, these two under dog characters.
2. Derek & Simon: The Show - Did you ever wonder what a show directed by Bob from Mr. Show would be like if it was about two guys kinda doin’ nothing of importance? Well wonder no more my friend, because that show is a reality and it is called Derek & Simon: The Show. This show is finely crafted absurdist humor at it’s very best. You’ll also find Michael Cera in a particularly entertaining episode of this show, playing the role of a bouncer. Warning: Foul Language and Adult Situations.
5. The Elvis and Jack Mysteries - This animated show goes way back to the first .com crash, but it’s still online, and it’s still awesome. The concept? Before Elvis Presley and golfer Jack Nicklaus were legends in their respective fields…they were crime fighting friends. This show has a theme song so catchy I have been randomly singing it for most of this century. This is the only show on the list not currently in production.
4.Port City PD - a low budget cop show featuring a talented cast, and an interesting storyline - it’s Miami Vice for the Internet age. The show is wrapping up its first season now, but expect more episodes in the future. Warning: Foul Language and Adult Situations.
3. Clark and Michael - Clark and Michael are trying to sell their sitcom, and watching them do it is funny as all hell. Michael Cera for Arrested Development and Superbad fame is the “Michael” of this duo and he and Clark play off each other so well you actually believe in and root for, these two under dog characters.
2. Derek & Simon: The Show - Did you ever wonder what a show directed by Bob from Mr. Show would be like if it was about two guys kinda doin’ nothing of importance? Well wonder no more my friend, because that show is a reality and it is called Derek & Simon: The Show. This show is finely crafted absurdist humor at it’s very best. You’ll also find Michael Cera in a particularly entertaining episode of this show, playing the role of a bouncer. Warning: Foul Language and Adult Situations.
1. Break a Leg - This show is my favorite show that isn’t on a major network. I just love the hell out of it. It’s the story of David Penn, a writer who just got his first sitcom deal…which didn’t turn out to be everything he expected. Besides the normal stuff that you’d run into with producing a sitcom with no money, David also has to worry about the fact that he’s going to die at the end of the season. The show begins there and David narrates the show as he tells us the story of how he got to that point.
Well acted, well shot, and well produced, “Break a Leg” is a truly independent production that shows us what is capable with a little budget and a lot of talent.
Water from air
Taken from the Gizmodo websiteGizmodo
There's a lot of water floating around in the air everywhere, and inventor Max Whisson has figured out a way to extract it using Max Water, a wind-powered contraption he named after himself. Max Water uses the concept of condensation, where lower temperature allows less water to hang around in the air, and Whisson says that will amount to 10,000 liters per day dripping from this single rooftop device. Man, that's a lot of water.
Those interested in this device better be mighty thirsty, though, because they'll have to shell out $43,000 for one of these babies. But if you've ever been in a region where there's no water, spending $43K is a whole lot better than dying of thirst. If this idea really works as well as its inventor says it does, economies of scale will make that high price a temporary hurdle. [UberReview]
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
YouTube - Prank Call - Vietnamese Commercial - Lance Krall
This dude is hilarious. Check out his other stuff too.YouTube - Prank Call - Vietnamese Commercial - Lance Krall
Prank Call - Vietnamese Commercial - Lance Krall
Kill Bill Volumes 3 and 4 Details Emerge! - BLOODY-DISGUSTING.COM
Next Kill BillKill Bill Volumes 3 and 4 Details Emerge! - BLOODY-DISGUSTING.COM
The plots of KILL BILL 3 and 4 have been shaped and there is a chance director Quentin Tarantino will return to China to shoot them, an executive producer of the first two films said on Friday, according to CRI English.Bennett Walsh said at the Shanghai International Film Festival the third film involves the revenge of two killers whose arms and eyes were hacked by Uma Thurman in the first stories.The fourth instalment of the popular kung fu action films concerns a cycle of reprisals and daughters who avenge their mother's deaths, Hangzhou-based newspaper City Express quoted Bennett as saying.When asked which Chinese director he wants to cooperate with, Walsh said he would most like to work with Jiang Wen, director of Xun Qiang, or "Missing Gun"."I also want to collaborate with younger directors. I believe there are many outstanding young directors in China who have not been brought into the light," Walsh said.
Facebook | Desert Sessions rock!!
http://www.surrender-all.com/podcast/luna.mov[22MB Quicktime vid]It's a preview vid of 11 & 12. Personally i think it sounds fantastic and UNKLE getting involved is pure genius. Could be the best one yet.Facebook | Desert Sessions rock!!
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Featured Download: Advanced Google searches with Google Hacks - Lifehacker
If all else fails this search should find something interestingFeatured Download: Advanced Google searches with Google Hacks - Lifehacker
Advanced Google searches with Google HacksGHacks.pngWindows/Mac/Linux: Free open-source app Google Hacks is a GUI-based query builder designed to help you find free media on the web. Google Hacks is split into five sections so you can easily search Google for free music, books, video, product keys, and tools. Google Hacks throws a GUI around many of the advanced Google querying we've introduced in the past like finding free music on the web and using Google as your personal (free) Napster. Google Hacks even has a portable version you can take with you on your jump drive. It's not called Hacks for no reason, you can even use GH to test the security of your domain. To be used for good or evil, Google Hacks is a free download for Windows, Linux, and Mac.Google Hacks [Blue Shirt Studios]
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
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Queens of the Stone Age interview
Also here's a link to suture up your future + city of god
